Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Bensberg Busbahnhof | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 18:52 CET.
Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Dresden
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dresden. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Dresden?
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
Stops in Dresden
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Based on 11454 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £22
Flixbus Cologne Dresden recent customer reviews
Using the breaks too hard
Kathy W.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Dresden
What's the distance between Cologne and Dresden by coach?
The distance between Cologne and Dresden by coach is approximately 295 miles (476 km).
What is the best way to go from Cologne to Dresden without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Dresden was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £19To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Dresden as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £19 to £40 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Dresden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-12-01.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Dresden?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
